List of Swedish monarchs - Wikipedia
WEBThis list records the monarchs of Sweden, from the late Viking Age to the present day. Sweden has continuously been a monarchy since the country's consolidation in the Viking Age and early Middle Ages, for over a thousand years. [1] The incumbent royal dynasty of Sweden is the House of Bernadotte, established on the throne in 1818.
House of Bernadotte - Wikipedia
WEBThe House of Bernadotte [a] is the royal family of Sweden, founded there in 1818 by King Charles XIV John of Sweden. It was also the royal family of Norway between 1818 and 1905. Its founder was born in Pau in southern France as Jean Bernadotte.
Swedish Empire - Wikipedia
WEBThe Era of the Swedish Empire or the Age of Greatness (Swedish: stormaktstiden) [1] was the period in Swedish history spanning much of the 17th and early 18th centuries during which Sweden became a European great power that exercised territorial control over much of the Baltic region.
House of Bernadotte | Royal Family, Swedish Monarchy & Dynasty
WEBHouse of Bernadotte, royal dynasty of Sweden, from 1818. The name derives from a family of old lineage of Béarn, France, whose earliest known member (17th century) owned an estate in Pau known as “Bernadotte.”
The monarchy of Sweden - Kungahuset
WEBMar 29, 2022 · Our current king is Sweden's longest reigning monarch, and his motto is The Swedish monarchy dates back more than a thousand years, and represents both continuity and tradition. Over the centuries, its role has changed in …
List of Swedish monarchs - Kungliga slotten
WEBThe kings and queens of Sweden – from Vasa to Bernadotte. Gustav Vasa came to power in 1521, and is usually regarded as the founder of the modern Swedish state. Since then, Sweden has had five royal dynasties.
The Bernadotte Dynasty - Kungahuset
WEBThe Swedish Royal House belongs to the Bernadotte dynasty, who have held the Swedish throne for over 200 years.
Sweden - Bernadotte Dynasty, Royal Family, Scandinavia
WEBSep 15, 2024 · Sweden - Bernadotte Dynasty, Royal Family, Scandinavia: From his arrival in Sweden in October 1810, Bernadotte, who took the name Charles John, became the real leader of Swedish politics. In designating him for the crown, the Swedes hoped that he would somehow reconquer Finland and the Åland Islands.
Swedish Royal Family Tree: Tracing the Lineage of Swedish …
WEBAug 21, 2024 · The Swedish monarchy dates back over 1,000 years, back to the 10th century CE, and has spanned 11 dynasties! To no one’s surprise, it is counted as one of the oldest monarchies in Europe.The first official Swedish monarch wasn’t recorded until the 10th century CE.
The Swedish royal family | sweden.se
WEBJul 8, 2024 · Swedish monarchs date back around a thousand years and have belonged to eleven dynasties. The current Swedish royal family is of the House of Bernadotte, the dynasty that has ruled the longest. In 1810, King Karl XIII was left without a successor, following the death of his adopted son Prince Karl August.